1,1-Dichloroethylene in Lorida Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Lorida Florida Homes

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate the environment. Because it readily evaporates, traces in your water can also affect the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It’s normally invisible and not detectable by taste or smell, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. If a test shows elevated levels, homeowners in Lorida and the greater Highlands County/Lake Placid area often choose to address it at the point where water enters the house.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be a worry even when water appears clear, since they’re measured in very small concentrations and can fluctuate over time. Many families in the Lorida/Lake Placid region prefer to limit exposure from everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—rather than treating only one faucet. A whole-house solution delivers treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is particularly useful in homes on private wells where hard, mineral-rich water can add scale and complicate treatment.